Bitty Ballerina....

 We attended the most joyous performance this weekend.  

 Oma made a "ballet bag" for her favorite Ballerina. 

  Uncle Dustin and Donovan were there to cheer on our star performer. 

 Auntie Meghan knew that a crown makes one feel much more like a "Ballerina". 

Then it was time for putting on our costume, 

applying a bit of lip gloss, 

...and then it was performance time.  

Our Ballerina did a great job and enjoyed her congratulatory bouquet of flowers. 

There were kisses from Daddy, 

....and hugs from "Oma Oma".  

 Then because ONCE is not ENOUGH....

we did our dance all over again.  

A pose here....

  A twirl there....

A very happy and proud family. 

 Ta Da!!!!  Performance over.  

What fun....what memories.  

Thirty Eight Years.....

Thirty Eight years ago we made our commitment to live our lives together.

We shared our hopes,  and have watched dreams come true.

Thank you for the red roses....thank you for sharing life's journey.

I am blessed to have you by my side.  XXXX

While we wait....

 

Waiting for a baby sister can be hard work.....

We sure can't wait til Emmerson Grace is here. 

 But while we are waiting....

 ...we might as well keep busy and have some FUN!!!!!

So there have been trips to the beach, and today we went to.....

Legoland!!!

We met some Lego friends.

We learned to drive a car. 

We took LOTS of rides on the choo choo train. 

 Grampie even got us the BEST Ice Cream Cone!!!!

Oma has kept busy too.... is there anything sweeter than ruffle bottoms and hairbands??? 

We can't wait to cuddle our sweet baby......trying to be as patient as we can!!!!

Happy Mother's Day....

 There has been a LOT of sewing going on

...in fact so much SEW that I have been to busy to blog about it!!!!!

For wonderful peeks into Emmerson's nursery check out this link. 

http://mrshein.blogspot.com/2013/05/welcome-to-emmes-room.html

I have been sewing for big brother Donovan too.....

But mostly I want to say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to the wonderful women in my life.

To my daughters who have provided me with the most lovely Grandchildren.

To my Mom who continues to be my inspiration for all things.

To girlfriends....who share the laughter and the joy. 

I am  blessed beyond measure by those who touch my heart....from the oldest, 

 to the youngest.

To those  I see often, and to the one I cannot wait to meet!!!! 

How fulfilling it is to be a Mom....

how beyond joyous it is to be an Oma. 

Happy May Day....

Happy May Day....and welcome to a month of celebrations to come!!!!

This sweet rose bush is abundant with sunny goodness in the Spring.

Speaking of GOODNESS....the kids are moving into their new home this week!!!!

Clare is excited that her new room will be painted PINK....

Laurel is ALL smiles because that is the kind of sweet girl she is!!!!

 This is one excited family whose dream is coming true!!!

The other excitement....we are on baby watch countdown. 

So many blessings all at once.  We are grateful and joyous!!!!

For the Love of Tulips....

 For the "Love of Tulips".....

 ...we travel each year to the magical gardens of Filoli. 

http://www.filoli.org

 The story goes that Lurline was selling the estate,

but only if the new owner would allow the gardens to be enjoyed by many.

  The prospective buyer refused, and instead

Lurline gifted Filoli so we could all enjoy its beauty.

I am so grateful for her generosity.

Each garden is abundant with tulips....

Beauty that fills my soul with joy....

....and amazes me with the "gift of Spring". 

The morning light adds a freshness, 

The morning dew is a delight for both the tulips and for me. 

Can you imagine the joy of walking these gardens daily? 

What a gift it is to be enchanted each April. 

 The added joy of walking thru the doors

 and enjoying the estate is another glorious gift. 

So I walk from garden to garden.....

Enjoying each bloom. 

Feeling blessed to be surrounded by such beauty.  

Hoping to enjoy it again next Spring.